25. WTF PNF
Anatomy Snax
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3m 4s
Facilitated Stretching / Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) is a stretching technique utilized to increase range of motion (ROM) and flexibility. Homework: Try out the example that Sarah gave in this lesson. Does it work in your body? How can you cue this in a class setting?
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26. Muscle Coactivation
Muscle coactivation deepens + stabilizes a pose. Homework: What is muscle coactivation? Try out coactivation in Warrior 2. What is the experience in your body? How can you cue this in a yoga class?
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27. Breathing Muscles + Neck Stretches
The diaphragm is the primary muscle of respiration. Accessory muscles of respiration include the intercostals, serratus anterior + posterior, scalenes, SCM, pecs, and more! Homework: try the scalene stretch on your own. What kind of breathing would you incorporate to enhance this exercise?
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28. The Diaphragm
The thoracic diaphragm is a domed muscle located under the lungs, inside the rib basket. Homework: Close your eyes, breath slowly. As you inhale, imagine your diaphragm descending. As you exhale, imagine your diaphgragm ascending to it's relaxed position. Now scan your body as you breathe. What e...
